Object-recognition lock

Details Object-recognition lock Object-recognition lock

2006-05-16

2006-05-16

Allen, Stephone B. (Department: 2878)

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Optical or pre-photocell system

C250S559220, C340S005530, C340S005830, C382S118000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07045763

ABSTRACT:
An object-recognition lock and method for operation thereof. According to one embodiment, the object-recognition lock comprises a scanner, the scanner generating at least one image signal indicative of a surface texture of an object. A controller is communicatively coupled to the scanner, the controller determining the surface texture from the at least one image signal, the controller comparing the surface texture of the object with a reference texture. A lock assembly is communicatively coupled to the controller, the lock assembly operable between a closed position and an open position by the controller when the surface texture of the object matches the reference texture.

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Amended UK Search Report, pp. 1-3, dated Mar. 15, 2005.

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